Chinese

zhěngyè
Meaning: all night; throughout the night
Part of Speech: Adverb, Time

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Example sentences

護士整夜守在病房裡,直到病人退燒。
护士整夜守在病房里,直到病人退烧。
The nurse kept watch in the ward all night until the patient recovered from the fever.
士兵整夜守衛城門。
The soldiers guarded the city gate all night.
消防員整夜撲救大火,附近居民才安全撤離。
Firefighters fought the blaze all night, so nearby residents were able to evacuate safely.
士兵在邊境戍守了一整夜。
The soldier stood guard at the border all night.
雨聲不倒,整夜吵得他睡不著。
The rain sounded on without a break, making him unable to sleep all night.

Usage Notes

Used adverbially for something that lasts from night until morning or through the whole night.

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